The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is currently in a precarious position at 1-1. At the Melbourne Cricket Ground, it will be expected that Virat Kohli and others will click with the willow if India is to have any hope of making an impression with the bat.
Matthew Hayden, a former opener from Australia, expressed similar feelings. Kohli was warned by Hayden not to fall for the ball wide outside the off-stump, pointing out that the conditions in Melbourne will be comparatively easier.
Throughout his incredible career, Virat Kohli would have batted in a hundred various areas, and there might have been spectacular victories, losses, and spinning situations. He will have a strong batting track record in Melbourne, though. All he needs to do is figure out how to stay at the crease. In an interview with Star Sports, Hayden revealed, “He’s going to have to fight the urge to flash outside the off-stump.”
Virat Kohli should learn from Sachin’s famous Sydney knock, Hayden suggests.
In addition, Hayden suggested a technical change that Kohli may take. During the 2004 Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, he reminisced about his time at the slip cordon as the great Sachin Tendulkar was in the middle. For those who are not familiar with it, Sachin scored 241 runs in that specific game without trying a single cover-drive.
And my recommendation is that he line up with the ball a little more and try to play down the ground a little more. He is a fantastic cover driver, as I am aware, but Sachin Tendulkar also put it away for a day [Sydney’s 241*]. “You know what, this is magnificent, stubborn batting,” I thought as I sat in the gully and licked my lips. Even though I didn’t appear to be being caught that day, I felt like I was playing the entire series.
“Therefore, Sachin hit off his legs beautifully, took on the spin, worked his way into the innings, put away the cover-drive, and addressed the areas of concern.” He answered, “Not on my watch today,” and he inserted a large cross through them. In Melbourne, we’ll definitely witness Virat Kohli’s personality,” Hayden continued.
Before the series began, India easily won the first match by a score of 295 runs. The second innings of this Test in Perth saw Kohli finally settle into his rhythm, stroking his way to a traditional 100*.
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